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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 418.54 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 418.54 and 249.92 is: 375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 418.54 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/418.54 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 418.54 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 104,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,601.52/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.53

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